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Don't trust your instinct on this one, recovery has to be gradual if you want to prevent injury. The marathon is very ravaging to the human body, the tissue damage is deep and you need to take the time.

I strongly recommend swimming (unlimited) and easy spinning for a couple of weeks, then start running a few easy miles, by the end of week three you can resume normal running, with tempos, long runs and speed if you wish.

Ernesto,

I'm so glad you're going to be an "official" coach.  Just remember we knew you when.  Let us know when you receive the certification and we'll have a big party, maybe online!

OK Coach and Others,

Before I start looking through a bunch of races, I need to get the correct order down.  My tentative A goals for this next season (starting now) are:

a half-marathon  (tentatively about 6-8 weeks from now)

a half-ironman

a full marathon 

I know I need to pay more attention to my nutrition, mainly the protein and carb intake and making sure I get enough calories.  I'm running with the Austin Runners Club now and they have regular group runs that break into various levels.  I want to remain injury free and only do what my body can handle.

Please tell me if I'm dreaming.  If I'm not, then tell me what I need to do to meet those goals.  I'm 2/3 of the way through Hal Higdon's book Marathon, the Ultimate Training Guide.  I'm also investigating Galloway's run/walk methodology.

Jackie,

From my limited experience, but having seen what you have accomplished already this year along with your drive, those goals seem totally reasonable to me.  As a matter of fact, those where exactly the same big goals I had for this year (my 1st year training) and in that same order.   With proper training and commitment along with the good guidance from Ernesto and team here, you will be in good hands to achieve your goals!

Jackie, we are all dreamers here and thank goodness for that! In my opinion it's not a question if you can do it or not, but if you are disciplined enough to get the body used to the distance or else it could be a very painful experience and possible injury. Great to see you think big!

It is wonderful to train with a running club, I did that for a season with the Dallas Running Club and it helped me tremendously to build endurance and speed. Just make sure to keep in mind that 90% of them are runners only and they don't have to worry about bike or swim, so you can't pretend to do their running volume AND your swim/bike workouts.

Remember that training is only good if your body can absorb it, otherwise it is just beating a dead horse.

I just posted my race report for the Detroit Half from yesterday.  I ran a 1:51:44.  My goal time was 1:46:00.  While I did not achieve what I set out to do I am ultimately happy with the results.  The weather condititions were tough - windy and rainy.  When I look at my performance related to all the other racers this run was equivalent to my PB in 2008 and better than last year with essentially same time. 

2011 (Time 1:51:44) - Top 18% AG (40-44), Top 20% Men, Top 10% Overall

2010 (Time 1:51:55) - Top 33% AG (35-39), Top 26% men, Top 14% Overall

2008 (Time 1:48:12) - Top 19% AG (35-39), Top 20% Men, Top 12% Overall 

Will I call it a PB?  No, not at all.  But given conditions they are equivalent runs in my book.  Limiters to my performance were ignoring the conditions and maintaining planned paces even when running into the wind.  I should have dialed back and ran the race that was given to me.  Anothe limiter is I don't think I had the volume and speedwork necessary to maintain the pace I desired in the last 1/4 of the run.  I need to begin training all three disciplines again as I think it gives me more fitness to pull from in the end of the race.

Postives that I took away are that I actually started the run in a controlled fashion instead of trying to run with the gazelles in the first 2 miles.  I printed my pace plan and wore it as a bracelet.  I found this helpful.  I think I did very good at the hydration stations and think I have gotten very good at drinking from the cups on the run.

Learned some good lessons and am ready to focus on the 10-K on Thanksgiving!

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=271880

X2 on Chris's comment, congrats Mitch!

Ernesto,

Quick question for you regarding IM.  Do you recommend IM Memorial Hermann TX, which you successfully completed recently, for my first IM?  It takes place on May 19, 2012 and I think regular registration is still open.

The change of thought vs. doing IM Cozumel at the end of the year comes from the fact that this is our rainy season and we are totally flooded in Guatemala right now due to major storms (same as last year).  So it becomes tough mentally to think about having to go through the long trainings this far out in the year.  Let me know your thoughts on this one!  Gracias amigo!

Hello gang,

I finally decided to bite the bullet and just signed up for my first full IronMan triathlon on May 2012. Not sure if it was the wine I'm having right now or the great feeling from having finished the Chicago Marathon a week ago, but IronMan Texas / The Woodlands, here we go...  Now I will be looking forward to Ernesto's good advice as well as leveraging everyone's good experience and support!  Cheers

Get pumped!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edBOj0R51lM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT1PajCc8eg&feature=related

Yep - gotta to run the race that has been gievn to you by your training/base level and by things beyond your control (weather, etc.).  Really learning that the first 3/4 of your race detrmines the last 1/4 and therefore your result.  I need more base but also more racing in general to learn how to race - that is a definite skill and one that only comes through experience and listening to those who have come before you - my ears are wide open!

Mitch, great race congratulations.

OK everyone, I posted pics of the booty on my profile page.

Are we still doing that November challenge thing?

BUMP!

Ernesto,  Thanks for the videos and for your cheerleading support offer , I'm already totally excited about the gargantuan challenge ahead!!!    

Jackie, great to see your trophy and from the pic I assume it is sitting over your microwave.  You probably will need a cool display case for all your future trophies/medals!

Mitch, regarding paid membership value, I agree with Chris's comment, where the most value comes from giving back to BT which has been a valuable resource to us!

I had forgotten about the 30 day challenge but thanks for the remainder since Nov. is coming up!  Agree that races could generate bonus points and there is a 21k lava challenge race up a volcano in Nov. that I will have to do then.

So, maybe something like this:  Maybe a point per day for 30 minutes of swimming, biking or running (no extra points for doubling up disciplines, etc.) and minus a point when you don't?  One extra point for a race?  All workouts must be logged on BT.  Self report points at the end.  Is that too complicated?  I've never done anything like this so let me know your thoughts.